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January 9, 2026 12:31 PM

Syria conflict: Ceasefire declared in Aleppo amid ongoing tensions

A ceasefire has been declared in parts of Aleppo following days of heavy fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Syria’s defence ministry says the unilateral truce took effect early Friday at three a....

January 9, 2026 12:28 PM

Iran imposes nationwide internet blackout

Iran has imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout as anti-government protests enter their 13th day and spread across all 31 provinces. Monitoring group NetBlocks says connectivity across the country dropped sharply on the evening of January...

January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

1 Billion Followers Summit kicks off today in Dubai

The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy, opens today under the theme 'Content for Good'. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office and held under the patronage o...

January 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction

Syria’s current government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated a renewed willingness to cooperate with international efforts aimed at dismantling the country’s chemical weapons programme. The United Nations has described this as a critical opport...

January 9, 2026 10:10 AM

Lebanon enters new phase of disarming non-state groups

Lebanon’s military says it has completed the first phase of a government plan to fully deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state armed groups, a move that directly impacts Hezbollah’s long-standing presence in the border region. The ann...

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